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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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