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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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