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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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