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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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