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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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