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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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