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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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