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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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