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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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