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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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