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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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