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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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