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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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