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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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