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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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