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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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