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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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