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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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