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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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