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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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