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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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