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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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