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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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