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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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