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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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