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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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