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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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