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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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