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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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