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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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