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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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