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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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