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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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