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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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