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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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