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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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