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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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