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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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