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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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