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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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