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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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