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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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