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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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