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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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