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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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