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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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