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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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