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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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