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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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