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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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