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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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