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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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