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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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