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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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