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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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