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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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