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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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