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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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