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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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