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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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