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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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