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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are 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 are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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