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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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