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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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