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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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