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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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