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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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