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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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