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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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