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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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