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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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