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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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