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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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