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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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