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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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