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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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