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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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