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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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