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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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