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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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