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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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