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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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