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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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