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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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