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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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