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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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