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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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