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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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