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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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