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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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