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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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