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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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