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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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