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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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