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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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