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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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