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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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