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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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