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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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