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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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