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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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