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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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