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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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