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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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