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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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