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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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