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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important 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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