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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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