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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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