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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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