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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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