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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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