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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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