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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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