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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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