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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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