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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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