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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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