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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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