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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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