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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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