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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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