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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines 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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