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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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