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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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