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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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