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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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