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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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