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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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