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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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