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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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