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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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