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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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