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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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