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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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