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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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