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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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