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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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