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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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