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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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