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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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