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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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