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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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