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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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