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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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