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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes 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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