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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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