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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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