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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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