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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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