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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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