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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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