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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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