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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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