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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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