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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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