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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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