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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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