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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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