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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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