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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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