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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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