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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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