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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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