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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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