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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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