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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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