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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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