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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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