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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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