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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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