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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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