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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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