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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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