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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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