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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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