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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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