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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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