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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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