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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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