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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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