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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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