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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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