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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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