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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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