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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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