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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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