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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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