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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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