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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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