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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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