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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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