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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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