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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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