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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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