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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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