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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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