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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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