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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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