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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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