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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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