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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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