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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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