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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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