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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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