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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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