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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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