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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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