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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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