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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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