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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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