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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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