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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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