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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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