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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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