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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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