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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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