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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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