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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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