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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key 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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