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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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