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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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