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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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