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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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