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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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