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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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