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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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