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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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