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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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