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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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