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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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