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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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