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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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