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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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