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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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