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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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