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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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