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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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