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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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