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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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