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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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