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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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