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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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