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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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