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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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