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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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