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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC 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 distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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