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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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