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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major 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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