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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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