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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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