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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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