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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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