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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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