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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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