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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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