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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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