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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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