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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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