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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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