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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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