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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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