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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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