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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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