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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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