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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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