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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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