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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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