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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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