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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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