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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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