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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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