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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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