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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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