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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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