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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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