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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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