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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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