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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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