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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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