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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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