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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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