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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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