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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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