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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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