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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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