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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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