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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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