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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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