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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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