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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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