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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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