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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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