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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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