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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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