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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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