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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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