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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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