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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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