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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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