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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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