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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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