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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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