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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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