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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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