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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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