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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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