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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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