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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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