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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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