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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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