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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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