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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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