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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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