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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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