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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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