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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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