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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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