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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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