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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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