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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major 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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