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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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