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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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