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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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