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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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