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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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