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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating 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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