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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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