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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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