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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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