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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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