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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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