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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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