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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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