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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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