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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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