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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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