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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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