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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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