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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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