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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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