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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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