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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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