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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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