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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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