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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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