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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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