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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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