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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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