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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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