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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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