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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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