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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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