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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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