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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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