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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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