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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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