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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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