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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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