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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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