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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive 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 in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important 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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