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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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