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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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