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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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