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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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