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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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