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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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