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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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