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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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