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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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