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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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