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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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