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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches 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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