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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major 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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