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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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