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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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