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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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