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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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