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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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