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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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