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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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