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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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