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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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