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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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