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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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