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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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