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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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