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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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