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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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