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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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