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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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