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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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