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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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