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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education