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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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