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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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