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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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