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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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