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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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