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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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