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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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