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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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