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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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