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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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