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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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