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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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