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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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