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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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