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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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