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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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