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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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