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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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