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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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