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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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