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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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