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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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