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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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