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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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