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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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