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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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