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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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