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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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