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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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