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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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