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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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