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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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