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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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