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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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