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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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