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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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