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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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