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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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