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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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