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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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