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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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