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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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