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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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