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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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