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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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