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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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