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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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