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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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