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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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