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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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