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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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