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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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