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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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