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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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