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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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