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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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