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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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