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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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