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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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