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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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