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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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