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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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