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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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