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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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