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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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