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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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