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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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