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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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