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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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