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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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