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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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