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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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