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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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