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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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