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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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