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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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