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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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