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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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