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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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