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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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