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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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