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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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