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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major 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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