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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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