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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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