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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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