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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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