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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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