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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important 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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