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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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