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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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