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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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