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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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