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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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