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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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