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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key 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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