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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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