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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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