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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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