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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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