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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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