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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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