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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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