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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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