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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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