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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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