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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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