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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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