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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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