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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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