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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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