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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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