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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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