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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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