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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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