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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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