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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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