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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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